TV-Mounted Gateway Module Signal Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gateway modules require complex network arrangements and are difficult to control, especially in places without installed LAN, due to their design and the need for internet access to set SSID, password, and bandwidth.
Innovation Solution
A TV-mounted gateway module with an Ethernet connector for separating broadcasting and network signals using a coaxial cable, a network switch for selecting internal communication networks, and an interface for easy control through a TV UI, allowing integration with a TV and simplifying network setup.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional gateway module is used for network data distribution, then network connectivity is provided, but the device occupies unnecessary space and requires complex network arrangement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the gateway module with the TV set into a single integrated device. The gateway functions are merged with the TV's existing processing unit, memory, and communication interfaces, eliminating the need for a separate gateway device and simplifying network arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The TV set is designed to perform multiple functions including both television display and gateway operations. The processing unit can execute both video processing tasks and network data distribution tasks, making the device universal and reducing the need for separate specialized devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional gateway module is used, then network data can be distributed, but it cannot be used in places where LAN is not installed
Solution Approach 1:
The gateway module supports multiple communication protocols including wireless communication in addition to wired LAN connections. This enables the system to adapt to different network environments and provide internet access in locations without pre-installed LAN infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The gateway module acts as an intermediary device that bridges different network types (wired and wireless). It converts and transmits network data between different communication protocols, enabling connectivity in diverse locations regardless of the existing network infrastructure.
3Ease of operation
If gateway settings are accessed through the Internet, then SSID, password, and bandwidth can be configured, but the controlling of the gateway becomes very difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The TV set's user interface serves as the control interface for the gateway module. Users can configure gateway settings such as SSID, password, and bandwidth directly through the TV's existing remote control and display, eliminating the need to access separate gateway interfaces or use complex web-based configuration tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The TV's processing unit handles both video output and gateway configuration tasks through a single unified interface. This allows the same device and interface used for television control to also manage network settings, simplifying the user experience and reducing setup time.
Data Source
AI summary
A gateway module according to the disclosure includes an Ethernet connector for receiving a broadcasting signal and a network signal through a coaxial cable to separate to the broadcasting signal from the network signal, a network switch for selecting at least one from a plurality of internal communication networks to transmit the separated network signal to the selected communication network, and an interface part for receiving and transmitting the separated network signal to a TV, in which the gateway module is mounted on one surface of the TV.